Glasgow man becomes one of the first to own new Chevrolet supercar in the UK
- British fans of Chevy Corvettes are delighted by the new right-hand drive editions
- The ‘British Chevys’ are being offered in two places in the UK currently
- The first guy to pick up his keys is extremely pleased with his new supercar
Published on Apr 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Apr 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Daisy Edwards
It’s official: the Chevrolet Corvette has finally come to the UK as a right-hand drive and this Glasgow man became one of the first people in the UK to own a new Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray supercar.
The luxury car enthusiast has always wanted a classic American supercar, but wanted to wait until they were available in the UK in right-hand drive for UK roads.
The models have been extremely popular, with the electric Corvette E-Ray set to hit British dealers later in the summer.
Currently, the Chevrolet supercars are available at dealerships in Manchester and Glasgow.
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For a long time now, there have been calls from UK fans of Chevrolet to bring the iconic American Chevy Corvette supercar across the pond and make it a bit more friendly to the British roads.
So when it was announced that Chevrolet would bring three of its iconic supercars to the UK in right-hand drive, it was a cause for celebration.
One of the people who was most enthusiastic about this announcement was luxury car lover Derek Provan, who picked up the keys to his brand new Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray.
Provan picked it up from one of the British Arnold Clark dealerships responsible for bringing the cars to the UK.
Arnold Clark is offering the classic Corvette Stingray, Corvette Z06 and later in the summer, an EV version of the American icon with the Corvette E-Ray.
In an interview with the Glasgow Times, Provan said of his new Corvette: “It’s a real head-turner. I’ve not seen anyone else out on the roads in one yet, I love that it’s different and feels so sophisticated.”
A British Chevy makes sense
Everything about the right-hand drive Chevrolet supercars remain the same in power, drive and aesthetic, the only modification is that Brits can drive them on the left-hand side of the road with the steering wheel on the right.
Currently the British Corvettes are being offered at Arnold Clark dealers across Manchester and Glasgow and the dealer has already reported that the Corvettes are selling like hotcakes.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
